Rice, noodles and pasta
1. Kimchi fried rice
Adam Liaw’s fried rice recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, and is given a fresh update with spicy kimchi. Keep a jar in the fridge and you can whip this up any day of the week.
2. Shanghai noodles with dried shrimps and spring onion oil
Fuchsia Dunlop calls this a snack, but to us, it’s dinner. Don’t let the short list of ingredients deceive you - this dish is deeply flavoursome. Make the oil ahead and you can have this on the table in ten minutes.
Fish and seafood
6. Sake’s popcorn shrimp
Lightly battered with tempura, these addictive shrimp bites will have you hooked (pun intended!). Serve with a lemon dressing and homemade spicy mayo and impress everyone - they’ll never know it took you little more than half an hour!
7. Fish tacos with flour tortillas
Lightly battered fish is paired with sour cream and fresh crunchy vegetables on soft flour tortillas, and the result is nothing less than magical. Ready in less than an hour - and even less than that when you’ve got help on hand!
8. British fish cakes
A cinch to prepare, these classic fish cakes can be made with any kind of fish you have on hand. Crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy within, they’re best served with a crisp green salad and a chilled glass of wine.
Pizza the action
12. Pizza margherita
Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil - is there a more comforting flavour combination? Treat yourself to this classic pizza, featured in Food Safari Fire, and skip the queues at your local.
13. Socca Pizza
Gluten-free? Get creative with the toppings on this besan flour base.
All wrapped up
17. Beef shawarma with tahini sauce
Rich beef is paired with smooth tahini and tangy pickled veggies - and all wrapped up in a soft pita. Served with a cold beer, it’s summer in a roll.
18. Chicken fajitas with lime salsa
Come summer, you’ll find us at the barbecue, grilling up the chicken for these fajitas. Paired with a zesty lime salsa and all wrapped up in a soft flour tortilla, they’re a real crowd-pleaser.
Meaty dishes
22. Lamb, feta and silverbeet gozleme
Make the dough the night before and settle in for a night of crispy pastry filled with spiced lamb and creamy feta – could there be a better way to finish the week?
23. Pork and chilli dumplings
Seared and sticky on the bottom, and tender on the inside, these dumplings can be ready in just 40 minutes. Best paired with a cold beer; make sure you add extra soy sauce and sesame oil for dipping.
24. Schnitzel with mashed potato and red cabbage
You don’t have to leave your house for this pub classic - genuine Austrian schnitzel is yours for the making… at home! Our tip: make extra for sandwiches the next day.
Beans and veg
29. Falafel
Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will go nuts over these falafels. So much better than anything you’ll buy from a store or takeaway shop, everyone will be asking for seconds. Trust us.
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